OPTION A - Reading text: 'YOUR FACE IS, OR WILL BE, YOUR BOARDING PASS' (fragment adapted from The New York Times). 1) BRIEFLY ANSWER ONLY 4 OUT OF THE FOLLOWING 6 QUESTIONS (2 POINTS; 0.5 POINTS EACH). 1. According to the text, what can biometrics do? 2. What does 'they' in line 7 refer to? 3. Who are required to show photo identification? 4. What has happened to the technologies? 5. Where does Jeff Lennon work at? 6. Can tech-driven changes be used in sports arenas?

OPTION A - 2) ARE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS TRUE OR FALSE? INDICATE THE LINES THAT SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER (1 POINT). 1. Biometrics are not unique individual traits used to verify identity. 2. None of the documents we use that prove our identity rely on face.

OPTION A - 3) CHOOSE a OR b (1 POINT). a) Tech-driven changes are coming very slowly to airports and other places. b) Contactless platforms are being quickly implemented all over the globe.

OPTION A - 4) VOCABULARY (2 POINTS). 4.1 Definition (0.6): a) Distinguishing characteristics or qualities belonging to a person. b) Incapable of making mistakes or being wrong. 4.2 Synonym (0.6): a) quick b) stadiums. 4.3 Context synonym (0.8): a) travelers (line 7) b) major (line 16).

OPTION A - 5) WRITE ABOUT THE FOLLOWING TOPIC USING BETWEEN 120-150 WORDS (4 POINTS). Do you agree with the number of security measures taken at public places such as airports, museums, supermarkets? Why or why not.

OPTION B - Reading text: 'GLOBAL WARMING AND FOOD' (fragment adapted from The Economist). 1) BRIEFLY ANSWER ONLY 4 OUT OF THE FOLLOWING 6 QUESTIONS (2 POINTS; 0.5 POINTS EACH). 1. What do Bordeaux winemakers fear? 2. What has happened since the early 1980s? 3. What are both Italy and France proud of? 4. What was given special protection by the parliament of Toulouse in 1.550? 5. Why doesn't Gabriele Cola see crops at serious risk? 6. What would happen if the temperature keeps increasing?

OPTION B - 2) ARE THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS TRUE OR FALSE? INDICATE THE LINES THAT SUPPORT YOUR ANSWER (1 POINT). 1. Tropical creatures are not seen in Mediterranean nets. 2. Gabriele Cola is optimistic in the long term.

OPTION B - 3) CHOOSE a OR b (1 POINT). a) Despite high temperatures, maize production in southern Italy remains stable. b) Increased irrigation can fight the effects of drought.

OPTION B - 4) VOCABULARY (2 POINTS). 4.1 Definition (0.6): a) Something that cannot be conceived or imagined. b) An extended shortage of water. 4.2 Synonym (0.6): a) disturb b) severely. 4.3 Context synonym (0.8): a) popular (line 10) b) fall (line 14).

OPTION B - 5) WRITE ABOUT THE FOLLOWING TOPIC USING BETWEEN 120-150 WORDS (4 POINTS). Do you prefer home-cooked food or restaurant food? Justify your answer.